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SH53 ZCO

2003 Audi A2

Silver Diesel 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,927 mi
Last recorded143,927 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Audi A282,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 ZCO
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 143,927 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 142,996 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 142,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,750 miles

Front both top mount have slight play

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes have slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 133,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 130,750 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,651 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,933 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 114,924 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 112,015 miles

Offside Rear brake is slightly binding

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 108,874 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 102,063 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 90,709 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres inner side walls have splits forming no cords exposed at present /// both front tyres appear low on pressure

Pass 27 Oct 2008 62,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,939 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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SH53 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 82,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH53 ZCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH53 ZCO registered?

SH53 ZCO is a 2003 Audi A2, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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